Fun Team Building Activities: 50 Ideas, From Orienteering to The Traitors

October 7, 2026

The best team building doesn't feel like work. People solve problems together, laugh, and walk away with stories to tell on Monday.

Here are 50 team building activities, from traditional outdoor challenges to immersive experiences based on TV shows. Venues, prices and group sizes change, so check with each one before booking. For quick office ideas, see team building ideas: Team building ideas

Immersive TV and game experiences

The Traitors Live Experience, London: work out who the traitors are among your group, inspired by the BBC show. Pair it with a themed night: Traitors theme night
The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience, London and Manchester: race through the zones and collect crystals for the Crystal Dome.
Squid Game: The Experience, London: playground-style challenges based on the Netflix series (minus the danger).
Monopoly Lifesized, London: a giant, live version of the board game with mini challenges in every room.
Escape rooms: found in most UK cities and great for teams of four to six. Try one at home first: Escape room at home
Murder mystery events: a hired actor-led evening, or host your own: Murder mystery party for beginners
Immersive theatre: shows where you walk through the story rather than sit and watch.
Virtual reality arenas: free-roam VR games where the team works together to win.

Competitive socialising

Crazy golf bars (such as Swingers and Junkyard Golf)
High-tech mini golf (such as Puttshack)
Social darts (such as Flight Club)
Ping pong bars (such as Bounce)
Bowling and karaoke
Axe throwing
Shuffleboard and curling bars
A pub quiz night. Questions: Pub quiz questions

Traditional outdoor team building

Orienteering: teams navigate between checkpoints with a map and compass.
Raft building: build a raft from barrels, planks and rope, then race it.
Treasure hunts: city-wide or app-based, solving clues as you go.
Climbing walls and high ropes courses
It's a Knockout-style inflatable games
Sports day: egg and spoon, sack races, tug of war
Kayaking or paddleboarding
Laser tag or paintball
Archery
Go-karting
Hiking challenge (such as the Yorkshire Three Peaks, for fit teams)

Building and making challenges

Bridge building with limited materials
Egg drop challenge: protect an egg falling from a height
Spaghetti and marshmallow tower
LEGO challenge: build a brief in teams. LEGO ideas: Top lego presents christmas
Cardboard boat race
Build a giant domino run
Charity build: bikes or furniture for a local cause

Food, drink and creative workshops

Cooking class or bake-off
Cocktail masterclass. Recipes: Classic cocktail recipes
Gin or wine tasting. Host your own: How to host a wine tasting party
Pottery or candle making
Comedy improv workshop
Drumming or choir workshop
Life drawing (keep it optional)

Low-key and inclusive options

Volunteering day
Board game café
Picnic in the park. Ideas: Picnic ideas
Afternoon tea. London View guide
Virtual games for remote teams: Virtual team games zoom teams
Office games: Work team building games

Key things to remember

Ask the team for a vote between two or three options.
Check access needs and dietary requirements before booking.
Book immersive experiences early; weekday slots are often cheaper.
Make alcohol optional and plan an alcohol-free option.
Finish with food so people can chat.

Frequently asked questions

What are fun team building activities?

Escape rooms, The Crystal Maze, The Traitors experience, crazy golf, treasure hunts, raft building and cooking classes are all popular.

Where can you do The Crystal Maze?

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience has venues in London and Manchester.

Is there a Traitors experience in London?

Yes, The Traitors Live Experience runs in London. Check availability and group sizes before booking.

What team building works for everyone?

Choose something without heavy physical demands or drinking at its centre, and let people opt out without explaining why.

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